Why do we celebrate Freedom Day?
The first democratic elections held in South Africa remembered.
Freedom Day is celebrated annually on April 27.
The day commemorates the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994.
It is an occasion for the country to remember and celebrate struggle icons and honour those who continue to be committed to transformation and to building a better life for all of us.
The 02 February 1990 saw the unbanning of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Pan African Congress (PAC) and other organisations.
A non racial constitution was eventually agreed upon and adopted in 1993
On 27 April 1994, the nation finally cast its vote in the first democratic election in the country.
The ANC was then voted into power, and Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the President of South Africa on May 10.
Freedom Day therefore serves as a reminder to the people of South Africa that the guarantee of our freedom requires people to remain permanently vigilant against corruption and the erosion of the values freedom and to build an active citizenry that will work towards wiping out the legacy of racism, inequality and the promotion of the rights embodied in our constitution.
For more information on the day visit www.sahistory.org.za/www.info.gov.za
